Hola Vida, 4 days and 3 nights Amazon tour

The Amazon tour is a four-day excursion to the Hola Vida Ecological Reserve, located in the province of Pastaza, Ecuador. The reserve is a wildlife refuge that is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. The tour offers visitors the opportunity to explore the rainforest, learn about the indigenous culture and experience the natural beauty of the Amazon. This tour is not only an adventure, but also an opportunity to connect with nature and understand the importance of preserving this invaluable ecological heritage.

Itinerary

First Day

Baños - Hola Vida
We begin our exciting tour in Baños at 9:00 a.m., heading to the impressive Hola Vida Waterfall, a journey that lasts approximately 2 hours. Along the way, we will stop at the Mira Mera viewpoint to enjoy panoramic views.

11:30 a.m.: We continue our journey for 2 hours to Porvenir Parish, where we will stay in a cozy community.

1:00 p.m.: We enjoy a delicious lunch typical of the region.

2:30 p.m.: We begin a 2-hour hike to the Hola Vida Waterfall, guided by an expert who will give us a botanical explanation about medicinal, poisonous, edible and ornamental plants.

4:30 p.m.: Time to enjoy a refreshing swim in the waterfall.

5:30 p.m.: Return to camp.

7:00 p.m.: Dinner.

Second Day

8:00 a.m.: We begin a hike to visit three fascinating waterfalls: La Masacre, Caiman and La Cortina. Here we will enjoy a refreshing bath for approximately 3 hours.

1:30 p.m.: Lunch.

3:00 p.m.: We will go on a cultural tour, visiting three Kichua communities or families to learn about their way of life.

7:00 p.m.: Dinner.

8:00 p.m.: Departure by van for a night observation of phosphorescent plants.

Third Day

8:00 a.m.: Breakfast.

9:30 a.m.: We begin a hike from the community of Vencedores to the Escondida Waterfall. To get there, we will make a short ascent of 5 meters, with a total duration of 3 hours.

1:30 p.m.: Lunch.

3:00 p.m.: Canoe down the Puyo River and change campsite to the community of Indichuris.

4:30 p.m.: Observation of caimans and giant fish.

7:00 p.m.: Dinner.

8:00 p.m.: Night walk.

Fourth Day

8:00 a.m.: Breakfast.

9:30 a.m.: Descent by boat (rafting) on the Pastaza River, from Indichuris to the Tashapi Bridge (via Palora), with a duration of 2 hours.

11:30 a.m.: Return to the city of Puyo.

1:00 p.m.: Lunch and end of the tour.